U.S. Special Envoy to visit Sri Lanka

March 19, 2026 at 9:30 AM

U.S. Special Envoy for South and Central Asia Sergio Gor will visit Sri Lanka and the Maldives from March 19 to 24 for high-level engagements focused on advancing cooperation in the Indian Ocean region. 

According to the U.S. Department of State, while in Sri Lanka, Special Envoy Gor will meet with senior leaders to reaffirm the importance of the U.S.-Sri Lanka relationship and strengthen cooperation in key sectors. 

Special Envoy Gor’s meetings will further support U.S. efforts to safeguard vital sea lanes and secure ports, reinforce mutually beneficial trade and commercial ties, and advance a free, open, and prosperous Indo-Pacific for the benefit of both our peoples. 

The U.S. Department of State statement added that the United States values its enduring partnerships with Sri Lanka and its shared commitment to regional security and stability. (Newswire)